PTY
Tocumen
Panama
531 km
330 miles
SYQ
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
531 km
330 mi / 287 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Panama
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

PTY SYQ
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Tobias Bolanos International Airport
IATA Code PTY SYQ
ICAO Code MPTO MRPV
City Tocumen San Jose
Country Panama Costa Rica
Timezone America/Panama America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 135 ft 3,287 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 9.960000, -84.140000

Tocumen (PTY) to San Jose (SYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 531 kilometers (330 miles / 287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Panama with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:40 in Tocumen, it's 03:40 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,152 feet between the two airports. Tobias Bolanos International Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SYQ) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 100° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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